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Question
In pairs, match A and B to produce likely phrases.
| A | B |
| A(n)
Some A pair of A piece of |
horse |
There is sometimes more than one sensible combination as in the example.
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Solution
A horse An equipment
Some oil A pair of trouser
A chicken Some furniture
A pair of scissors A piece of snow
Some people
A piece of information
Some goods Some air
A pair of glasses Some water
A piece of work Some medicine
A piece of clothing A fact
A pair of binoculars
A piece of news A glass
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